Practice Structure Choices for Implementing Priority Queues - Priority Queues1.3 | 8. Priority Queues | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Priority Queues1.3 - Structure Choices for Implementing Priority Queues

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two primary operations of a priority queue?

💡 Hint: Think about the operations needed to manage tasks with priorities.

Question 2

Easy

What is the time complexity of inserting an element in an unsorted list?

💡 Hint: Consider how easy it is to add to a list without checking the order.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a priority queue?

  • To store elements in order
  • To retrieve high-priority tasks
  • To delete all tasks at once

💡 Hint: Consider what role a priority queue plays in scheduling.

Question 2

True or False: An unsorted list allows for quick retrieval of the maximum priority job.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the list.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a series of jobs with varying priorities, describe how you would structure these using a priority queue to ensure optimal processing in a job scheduling example.

💡 Hint: Consider the organization of your data for balancing insertions versus deletions.

Question 2

Design a priority queue that can handle dynamic updates where new job priorities can exceed existing maximums without resorting to linear searches.

💡 Hint: Think about how a binary tree can help you keep elements balanced.

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